New York, NY � Carl Fischer Music has joined forces with Yamaha Corporation of America and D�Addario Strings to announce the 2015 Win Music For Your Schools Contest � designed to benefit school bands, orchestras, and choirs. Entrants are asked to write a 200-word essay or create a 3-minute video describing their school programs and how they would benefit from the prizes offered. For details, visit our website.

Entries are due by May 22, 2015 and should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] with "Win Music for Your Schools" in the subject line. Winners will be notified via e-mail by July 6th, 2015. See official rules here.

Two winners will be selected for each of three categories:

Concert Band�Winners receive $500 worth of concert music for their level of ensemble and an accessory maintenance package provided by Yamaha, valued at $500 retail.

String Orchestra�Winners receive $500 worth of concert music for their level of ensemble and strings sets for their ensembles provided by D�Addario Strings, valued at $500 retail.

Chorus�Winners will receive $500 worth of choral music for their voicing of ensemble and a set of teaching materials for their classrooms.

(2013 String Orchestra winning submission: Davis Drive Middle School)

Carl Fischer Music has been the leader in providing the highest quality educational music since 1872. Visit www.carlfischer.com to order products or find a retailer near you. For review copies of this publication, please contact Elizabeth Holub at (212) 777-0900, ext. 230 or send an e-mail to [email protected].